Huang (state)

Huang was an ancient Chinese state that existed during the Spring and Autumn period. Their ruling family's surname may have been either Ying^[1] or Mi.^[2]

Huang 黄國
A map of states during the Spring and Autumn period. Huang is depicted within Chu, east of Sui.
Capital	Huangchuan
Government	Monarchy
Today part of	China

History

The Bamboo Annals record that King Xiang of Xia launched an expedition against the "Huangyi" (黃夷) in the third year of his reign.^[3]

In 704 BCE, the states of Huang and Sui didn't attend a meeting called upon by Chu. Chu reprimanded Huang and attacked Sui.

In 675 BCE, the King of Chu attacked Huang at Jiling (踖陵) and defeated them.

In 658 BCE, the rulers of the states of Jiang and Huang made a covenant with the states of Song and Qi. This was probably an attempt by the latter to push Jiang and Huang away from the influence of Chu.^[1]

In 656 BCE, Jiang, Huang, and Lu jointly attacked Chen on Qi's behalf.

In 648 BCE, the ruler of Huang refused to pay tribute to Chu, saying "It is 900 li from Ying to our domain. How can they harm us?" Chu then invaded and extinguished Huang.^[4]

Notable People

The Chu minister Huang Xie was speculated to have been descended from the state of Huang, although modern historians believe he was instead related to the Chu royal family.